Event Details

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2013

SOCIALITE DELIGHTS presents

MOTOWN - The Broadway Musical

Don't miss out! Come with us to see this amazing musical about a high school drop-out, who sought 'instant fame' during his youth via a short-lived boxing career before finding his true talents in the music industry. The story of Motown will take you on a musical journey from Motown's humble beginnings in downtown Detroit, USA to the magical heights of its global success. For the first time legendary, Berry Gordy, founder of Motown, brings to broadway his incredible 40 years of ups and downs in the music business.

FACTS:

(Berry Gordy contribution to music)

The first American music label owned by an African American

The first music label to successfully market black artists to white mainstream audiences

Responsible for discovering, mentoring, and perfecting a number of American popular music's most influential and successful artists

Created a "charm school" to ensure that its acts were unformly platable to the mainstream

Employed the legendary musicians known as The Funk Brothers and the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland

(Motown Famous Artists)

Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Jackson 5, The Temptations

Martha and the Vandellas, Mary Wells, The Marvelettes, Tammi Terrell

The Isley Brothers, Kim Weston, Jr., Walker and the All-Stars

Gladys Knight and the Pips, Rare Earth, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, Rick James

Bus Trip Price:

$219.00 per person

Travel Package Includes:

Light Continental Breakfast

Comfortable Roundtrip Transportation to New York in a Deluxe Motor Coach

Ride & Sing Along to Your Favorite Motown Hits

Walking Guided Tour of 9/11 Memorial or Go Shopping *

Admission to "Motown" - The Musical Broadway Play (Front and Mid-Mezzanine Seats)

Bus-Ride Guided Tour of Harlem

Dinner at Sylvia's "Queen of Soul Food" Restaurant, Harlem**

All Taxes Included

NOTE: When registering tell event coordinator:

*Whether you want to visit the 9/11 Memorial or shop in local area stores (about 3-hours).

**If you have food allergies.

Payment Plan:

1st: $120.00 DEPOSIT due June 20, has been EXTENDED TO July 10th (TO RESERVE A SEAT)

By Mail: This process requires you to enclose in an envelope the name, address, email and telephone/cell number for each person purchasing a ticket. Acceptable payments: local bank checks, certified or traveler's checks and money orders payable to Oleathia Colbert.

• The 9/11 Memorial is a place of remembrance and quiet reflection. • Visitor passes are required and will be checked upon entry. • Visitor may be asked to show valid photo ID matching their visitor pass name.• All visitors and baggage are subject to security screening. • No baggage larger than 8”x17”x19” will be permitted, and bag storage is not available. • Public restrooms are not available on the Memorial or in surrounding hotels. • No smoking permitted. • Please do not throw or place anything in the Memorial pools. Personal photography permitted.

Lunt Fontanne Theater: Things you should know:

• No food is allowed into the theatre.• There are soft drinks, water, cocktails, candy and show merchandise for sale. • There is no smoking in the theatre; patrons may go outside during intermission. • Absolutely NO recording devices are allowed in the theatre, including still cameras. • There are devices available FREE-of-charge inside the theatre lobby for the hard-of-hearing.

BUS: E2, E4 (Friendship Heights-Riggs Road/Ivy City), 70,71 (Buzzard Point/9th & Marine-Silver Spring). On Georgia Avenue get off at the CVS near Ingraham St. Walk approximately three blocks to the school.

TRAIN: Petworth Station (Green Line) is the closest metro station to the school. 62, 63 (Takoma - Federal Triangle/Petworth Station), 79 (Archives - Silver Spring). Ride the 62, 63 bus to 5th and Ingraham St. NW. Walk about 5 blocks to the school.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Bring items to make your trip more enjoyable, such as snacks, reading materials, radio headsets, camera, cell phone, and a small pillow. You must keep all valuables with you at all times. The event planners/organizer(s) will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Yes, your registration ticket is transferrable Person-to-Person upon a written agreement with the event organizer(s).

Can I update my registration information?

Yes.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No.

What is the refund policy?

NO REFUNDS. All Sales are final. All transactions are non-refundable due to contract commitments for this trip. Alternatives:

You may donate your ticket(s) to the Brightwood Park United Methodist Church and get a tax-deduction. Donations will be acknowledged with a written receipt. Tickets must be received at least three days before the scheduled bus trip.

You can find a buyer for your ticket(s). Tickets are transferable Person-to-Person. Notifiy an event coordinator in writing at least one-day before the event.

Is there a RAIN date?

No.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

UPDATE - The Bus will PICK-UP at two locations (MD & DC). Check-In and Bus departure times are tentative. The schedule shown below is based upon us successfully having two buses. All confirmed riders will be notified by mid-October.